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Ben FoldsDeKalb · Wed, Oct 28, 2026

8:00 PM local time
Egyptian TheaterDeKalb, IL
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Ben Folds takes place at Egyptian Theater, DeKalb, IL on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

It is listed as Alternative (Concerts).

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Ben Folds at Egyptian Theater: show day guide

Show starts
8:00 PM
Ben Folds on stage(est.)
8:00 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 15 min
Expected finish(est.)
9:15 PM

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Newcastle Civic Theatre, Newcastle on 1 October 2026 · Tour: Ben Folds and A Piano

  1. 1So There
  2. 2Don't Change Your Plans (Ben Folds Five)
  3. 3The Last Polka (Ben Folds Five)
  4. 4Paddleboat Breakup
  5. 5All U Can Eat
  6. 6Exhausting Lover
  7. 7Jesusland
  8. 8Kristine From the 7th Grade
  9. 9Effington
  10. 10Still Fighting It
  11. 11Capable of Anything
  12. 12Still
  13. 13You Don't Know Me
  14. 14Landed
  15. 15Zak and Sara
  16. 16Army (Ben Folds Five)
  17. 17The Luckiest

Most played songs on this tour

  • Kristine From the 7th Grade×16
  • Effington×14
  • Still×14
  • Landed×14
  • Paddleboat Breakup×13
  • Zak and Sara×13
  • So There×12
  • Capable of Anything×12
  • You Don't Know Me×12
  • Army×12

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Ben Folds

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About Ben Folds

Benjamin Scott Folds is an American singer-songwriter. After playing in several small independent bands from the late 1980s through the early '90s, Folds came to prominence as the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five from 1993 to 2000, their first reunion from 2011 to 2013, and since 2026. He has also collaborated with musicians such as Regina Spektor, "Weird Al" Yankovic and yMusic, and undertaken experimental songwriting projects with actor William Shatner and authors such as Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman. Folds was the artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. from 2017 until 2025.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Egyptian Theater

135 North Second Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115
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Ben Folds: FAQs

When is Ben Folds?

Ben Folds is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time.

Where is Ben Folds taking place?

At Egyptian Theater, 135 North Second Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

How much are tickets for Ben Folds?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

What songs will Ben Folds play?

At their most recent show (October 1, 2026, Newcastle) Ben Folds played 17 songs, including So There, Don't Change Your Plans, The Last Polka, Paddleboat Breakup, and All U Can Eat.

Does Ben Folds have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Ben Folds has 12 upcoming dates, including Minneapolis (Oct 24), Madison (Oct 25), and Minneapolis (Oct 27).

What time does Ben Folds go on stage?

Ben Folds is expected on stage around 8:00 PM. The show itself starts at 8:00 PM local time.

How long is Ben Folds's set?

Recent shows ran to 17 songs, about 1 hr, 15 min on stage, so expect to finish around 9:15 PM.

Ben Folds

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

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